FAQ

Yes, if your story begins in May and continues into June, then it can be entered for the Webster Awards year associated with the first air/published date in May.

No, the Digital category is meant for submissions that utilize a combination of digital tools and platforms – text, videos, audio, slideshows, interactivity, data, social media, etc.

Broadcast entries should be no more than 60 minutes. You may wish to provide four 15-minute excerpts or two 30-minute excerpts. A broadcast entry may not be edited, except for the provision of excerpts as noted above.

Yes.

No. A submission may be entered in only one category. You will have to select which category to enter.

Yes.

No, there is no maximum number of stories you can enter in a category.

Yes, you must complete the online submission process for each submission and pay the submission fee for each submission.

You can submit your text story into the Print/online/text-based categories where they exist or into specific categories such as Science, Legal Reporting, etc.

The selection committee, comprised of members of the Board of the Jack Webster Foundation, will consider each application based on its merits.
Consideration will be given to the following: for skills-based applications-the tangible outcomes; for research-based projects – the timeliness of the subject matter, the degree to which public knowledge and understanding of issues is advanced and the efficient use of funds.

All projects will be considered. The Fellowship allows BC journalists to create self-defined opportunities to upgrade or acquire new knowledge or skills, or to do research for a specific story/series that has been approved by a form of media for publication. For example, you may apply to an educational institution and acquire knowledge in a specific area, such as law, health, business, or economics or may create a self-defined opportunity to learn more about a specific current issue. Alternatively, the journalist may upgrade his/her skills to meet rapidly evolving technologies, or may define what funds are necessary in order to engage in reserach for a story that is approved for potential use by a form of media.

The Jack Webster Foundation will enter into an arrangement with the successful applicant to provide the funds in a manner consistent with the applicant’s project. For example, if the successful applicant is attending Poynter, the Jack Webster Foundation will either pay the tuition to the organization directly or reimburse the fellowship recipient. All other eligible costs will be reimbursed upon providing receipts to the Jack Webster Foundation.

Please note that a report of the successful applicant’s fellowship experience is required.

Interest has been expressed in the Missouri School of Journalism’s seminars, Investigative Reporters and Editors’ seminars and the Banff Centre for Science and Communication. The Jack Webster Foundation welcomes applications to attend any organization offering short term professional development.

The Jack Webster Foundation was fortunate to be the recipient of funds from the late Don Matheson, a BC reporter. The bequest stipulates that the recipient be BC-born.

This BC-born requirement applies to only one of the Fellowships offered. If you are not BC-born, you are eligible for the other available Fellowships.

Contact:
Janet Mitchell
Executive Director
Jack Webster Foundation
T. 604-603-4218
[email protected]